Medicare Enrolled
Dr. John Pickard, MD
Urology Physician · Flower Mound, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Pickard
Dr. John Pickard is an urology physician in Flower Mound, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Pickard performed 3,219 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Pickard received a total of $3,721 from 45 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 195 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Pickard is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 20 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 37% volume in TX
$3,721 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗3,219
Medicare services
Top 37% in TX for urology physician
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$36
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
803 | $2 | $5 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
639 | $62 | $183 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
286 | $8 | $22 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
235 | $8 | $17 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 209 | $18 | $37 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
156 | $94 | $259 |
| Urine culture, bacterial colony count A laboratory test that measures the number of bacteria growing in a urine sample to help identify infections. |
103 | $8 | $16 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
98 | $113 | $336 |
| Urine culture, bacterial identification A laboratory test that grows and identifies bacteria from a urine sample to detect infections. |
85 | $8 | $16 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
84 | $177 | $495 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
83 | $76 | $226 |
| Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection This code represents the administration of ceftriaxone sodium, an antibiotic medication. The charge is calculated for every 250 mg of the drug administered. |
80 | $0 | $1 |
| Total testosterone level test A blood test that measures the total amount of testosterone in your body. This hormone is important for various bodily functions in both men and women. |
50 | $25 | $52 |
| Bacterial culture, aerobic A laboratory test that grows and identifies bacteria capable of surviving in oxygen. The results help determine the presence of specific aerobic microorganisms. |
48 | $8 | $16 |
| Antibiotic sensitivity test A laboratory test that determines which antibiotics, antifungals, or antivirals are effective against a specific microorganism using microdilution or agar dilution methods. |
46 | $8 | $17 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
41 | $3 | $6 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
40 | $39 | $115 |
| Non-needle muscle activity measurement of bladder and bowel openings This procedure measures and records the electrical activity of muscles at the bladder and bowel openings without using needles. |
24 | $12 | $61 |
| Prostate gland biopsy A procedure to remove small samples of tissue from the prostate gland for laboratory examination. |
22 | $180 | $491 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
22 | $103 | $282 |
| Complex urodynamic pressure flow study A test that measures the pressure of urine flow in the bladder during voiding to evaluate how well the bladder and urethra are functioning. |
19 | $179 | $508 |
| Abdominal device insertion with pressure and urine flow study A procedure involving the placement of a device into the abdomen, accompanied by a study to measure pressure and urine flow rate. |
18 | $110 | $291 |
| Ureteral stent insertion via endoscope A flexible tube is inserted into the ureter using an endoscope to keep the passage open and allow urine to flow from the kidney to the bladder. |
15 | $123 | $375 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
13 | $95 | $261 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
0.5% high complexity
12.7% medium
86.8% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$3,721
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $532/year across 7 years
Top 45% in TX for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
45
Companies
195
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$706
2023
$811
2022
$717
2021
$210
2020
$260
2019
$630
2018
$388
Payments by company (2024)
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$153
PFIZER INC.
$78
ABBVIE INC.
$58
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$54
Endo USA, Inc.
$45
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$44
BLUEWIND MEDICAL
$35
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$31
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$29
Boston Scientific Corporation
$27
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$25
Innovation Technologies Inc
$25
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$23
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$23
PROGENICS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$21
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$18
Cook Medical LLC
$17
Top 3 companies account for 41.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$534
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$456
PFIZER INC.
$435
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$347
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$287
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$184
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$110
Axonics, Inc.
$100
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$98
Boston Scientific Corporation
$90
BK Medical Holding Company Inc.
$73
ABBVIE INC.
$72
Innovation Technologies Inc
$71
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$54
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$53
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$46
Ambu Inc.
$46
HealthTronics Mobile Solutions, LLC
$46
Endo USA, Inc.
$45
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$43
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$39
BLUEWIND MEDICAL
$35
ConvaTec Inc.
$32
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$31
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$31
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$29
Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$27
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$25
GENZYME CORPORATION
$24
PROGENICS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$21
AbbVie Inc.
$19
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
Retrophin, Inc.
$18
Tolmar, Inc.
$18
Cook Medical LLC
$17
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$17
Telix Pharmaceuticals
$17
Baudax Bio Inc.
$16
Biocomposites Inc
$15
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$15
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$14
Egalet US Inc
$14
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$13
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$13
MEDIVATION FIELD SOLUTIONS LLC
$11
Top 3 companies account for 38.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(815) Thiola · ANJESO · AQUABEAM SYSTEM · AVEED · Axonics · Axonics r-SNM System · BOTOX · EDEX · ELIGARD · ERLEADA · Endocare Cryocare System · Erleada · GEMTESA · GENERAL BPH · GENERAL FEMALE SUI · GENTLECATH · ILLUCCIX · INSPIRE · INTERSTIM · IRRISEPT · JELMYTO · JEVTANA · KEYTRUDA · LITHOVUE · LUPRON DEPOT · LYNPARZA · LithoVue · MYRBETRIQ · Mobile Cryoblation Services · Myrbetriq · ORGOVYX · OXLUMO · PROLARIS · PROVENGE · PYLARIFY · RESONANCE · REZUM · SEGLENTIS · SPRIX · Stimulan · TOVIAZ · Trelstar · VESICARE · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · XYOSTED · Xtandi · YONSA · bk3000 · bk3500 & bk5000 Ultrasound System
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Geographic Context
Urology physicians in nearby ZIP areas
129
County median income
$108,185
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
TEXAS HEALTH PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL FLOWER MOUND
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0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Pickard is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with 20 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Pickard experienced with automated urinalysis?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Pickard performed 803 automated urinalysis services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Pickard receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Pickard received a total of $3,721 from 45 companies across 195 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Pickard's costs compare to other urology physicians in Flower Mound?
Dr. Pickard's average Medicare payment per service is $36. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Pickard) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
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This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.
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